Gifts of Real Estate
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, or commercial property to The Catholic Foundation can provide tax benefits while allowing you to make a lasting impact on your parish, school, or favorite charity.
Benefits of gifts of real estate
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of the real estate.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the value of the gift.
- Make an impact on your parish, school, or favorite charity.
How to make a gift of real estate
Your real estate property may be given to The Catholic Foundation by executing or signing a deed transferring ownership of part or all your property. Your gift will generally be based on the property's fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.
Contact us
Please contact us if you have any questions about gifts of real estate.